The Miss Firecracker Contest

January 24 - February 9, 2014

The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse

A Comedy by Beth Henley

A glittering explosion of laughs sparkle throughout Beth Henley's story of one small Mississippi town's biggest annual celebration: the 4th of July Festival and beauty pageant. Carnelle Scott is feverishly rehearsing her patriotic tap dance for the Miss Firecracker Contest--hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave town in a blaze of glory. The unexpected arrival of her cousin Elain, a former Miss Firecracker winner, complicates matters, as does Elain's eccentric brother, Delmount. But, aided by an awkward seamstress named Popeye and several other cheerfully nutty characters, Carnelle's efforts culminate in a hilarious firework-worthy finish!

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Performance Schedule

Friday, January 24 at 8pm
Saturday, January 25 at 8pm
Sunday, January 26 at 2:30pm

Thursday, January 30 at 7:30pm
Friday, January 31 at 8pm
Saturday, February 1 at 8pm
Sunday, February 2 at 2:30pm

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30pm
Thursday, February 6 at 7:30pm
Friday, February 7 at 8pm
Saturday, February 8 at 8pm
Sunday, February 9 at 2:30pm